3 - Finite Element Analysis of 1D Element Problems
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Practice Questions
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Define the Finite Element Method in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about solving a puzzle.
What is an element stiffness matrix?
💡 Hint: Consider how a spring stretches.
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Which of the following defines the Finite Element Method?
💡 Hint: Think about how engineers solve difficult problems.
True or false: The global stiffness matrix includes information from individual stiffness matrices.
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of assembly from parts.
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Given a spring with a stiffness of 200 N/m, calculate the force required to stretch it by 0.1 m.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula F = kx.
In a bar element 2 m long with a cross-sectional area of 10 cm² and Young's Modulus of 200 GPa, find the stress when a load of 20 kN is applied.
💡 Hint: Think about how stress is defined.
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